[2] In the early 1980s, a small garage was opened in Rugeley in conjuction with the company taking over local services in the town formerly operated by fellow independent, Middletons and by Midland Red.

In 1983, George Stevenson sold his 50% share of the business to Julian Peddle.

[3] In 1987, Stevensons took a shareholding in Midland Fox including acquiring the Swadlincote depot.

[6] Also in the early 1990s, Stevensons operated substantial services in the West Midlands, mostly under contract to Centro.

[4] At the time of the purchase Stevensons owned 270 buses and were the largest independent bus operator in the United Kingdom.